Recycled Crafts

Creative DIY Projects That Turn Trash Into Treasure

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Robyn here, taking over as an editor for Craft Gossip’s Recycled Crafts section. I’m here to bring you the greatest news, tutorials, interviews, and so much more in the realm of recycled crafts.

But before we get started with all the great posts I’ve already got planned, I’d love to hear from you all … what sorts of crafts do you make with recycled items? What sort of craft ideas are you most interested in hearing about? Give it to me people, and don’t hold back! I’ll take all your advice and suggestions, and tons of great new posts, links and more!

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  1. Hello There! I occasionally reuse old clothes and have just done a post entitled ‘two skirts equals one bag’. So I guess I would love to see textile crafts but I love your blog anyway. It certainly keeps the mind inspired. Thankyou and welcome. Cherrie

  2. I am especially interested in crafts using recycled paper–card making, collage, zines, etc. Looking forward to your posts… 🙂

  3. I love to use old floral wire and old wire hangers to make jewelry like my Egyptian Coil Bracelet-Thing! Please see my blog. I love recycled crafts so much! You have given me so many great new ideas for recycling and upcycling everything I see!

  4. I am so excited with this website. I try to recycle everything I see :). I will look forward to your emails to get new ideas. Congratulations on becoming editor.

  5. Robyn, congrats and we look forward to seeing all the fun stuff you’re going to share with us! I coordinate the Carnival of Green Crafts for Crafting A Green World. If you’d be interested in hosting sometime, please let me know.

  6. Robyn, looking forward to new ideas for recycled crafts. I’m new to this blog/newsletter although I’ve been snooping here for a while. I try to recycle everything or at least make something old into something new. My current fave is using yarn leftover from my friend’s projects or what I buy at garage sales and such an make colorful, cute yarn dolls with my Knifty Knitter (it’s not really cheating is it?) which will be collected and sent overseas and also to foster children in my area.

Have you read?

Handmade with a Past: Tuesday’s Top Recycled Etsy Find

Let’s talk about a quiet little hero in the kitchen: the humble trivet. But not just any trivet — this set of 4 recycled plastic square trivets is a modern, minimalist dream made from 100% recycled household plastic. Yep, the same plastic that might’ve ended up in landfill is now protecting your benchtops in style. That’s a win.

I have to admit, I get a little thrill when practical things are also eco-friendly and just plain good-looking. These remind me of the ones I picked up at a zero-waste store in Melbourne — sleek, colorful, and almost too pretty to put a hot pot on. Almost.

Each one is handcrafted in small batches, with flecks of color that tell the story of what it used to be — lids, containers, maybe even your old shampoo bottle. It’s like modern terrazzo meets sustainable design. Perfect for gifting to a housewarming host or just treating your own kitchen to something that feels good and does good

Why we’re obsessed:

  • Made entirely from recycled household plastics

  • Each piece is uniquely speckled and full of character

  • A perfect match for eco-conscious kitchens, minimalist decor, and zero-waste living

Small item, big impact. And every time you set down your coffee pot or casserole dish, you’ll get that sweet little “I did something good today” feeling.